Netflix Hits the Nintendo 3DS

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Are you ready to watch movies on your new portable?

By Richard George

As promised at GDC 2011, Netflix has arrived on the Nintendo 3DS. Today's eShop update includes a free downloadable application for the movie and TV-streaming service. Netflix subscribers with an "unlimited streaming" membership will be able to access the service immediately.

According to Nintendo, plans eventually call for "an additional library of select movies that can be viewed in 3D." Currently Netflix content is only available in 2D. Nintendo's announcement today only applies to the United States and Canada.

Stay tuned to IGN for more on today's eShop update, including a look at the latest Virtual Console, DSiWare and WiiWare offerings.

Update: Anyone having trouble downloading the application? Accessing Netflix's servers? We've also heard a couple reports of bugs affecting 3DS functionality... Sound off in the comments with your difficulties, if you're having them. And tell us where you're located, if you can!